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Aug 26, 2002 | 07:50 PM

trinogt

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Blasting Cabinet

Does anyone have the cheaper version of a sandblast cabinet? I am looking for an all purpose unit that will also pass media or plastic bead... I think I have seen them before around $250? How well do they work?
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Aug 26, 2002 | 08:58 PM

Earl

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Sounds like you're looking for an off-the-shelf unit. If you'd like to build one yourself, I just submitted an article to Ken showing how to build a 4'x4'x4' blasting cabinet for about $450. I use it for everything from frame parts to sheet metal. I wanted it big enough to hold most parts from my 1956 F-250. I'm doing my wheels now and did the rear axle last winter by letting one end stick out the side port and using a garbage bag and duck tape to keep the grit and dust in. Very versatile.

George

Aug 26, 2002 | 09:53 PM

Torque1st

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Check out the units at Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/

A flyer came out with a small bench top unit for $69.99 #38440

Aug 26, 2002 | 11:17 PM

trinogt

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George, I would be very interested in your design for one that big!
What do I need?
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Aug 26, 2002 | 11:29 PM

trinogt

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Eric, thanks for the link! Lotsa blasting stuff in there! I would like to price out one locally or at least find out if I can build my own to my specs, using parts from one of these suppliers.
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Aug 27, 2002 | 12:29 AM

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You can check that website to see if there are any stores near enuf to you. I was in one today here in KC, bought a few giant wrenches, std impact sockets, impact wobble, and a replacement 3/8" Torque wrench. My daughter got mine out and used it for a ratchet:-( The big heavy Harbor Freight tools seem to hold up well, better than Crapsman and one H$&% of a lot cheaper. If you are carefull and inspect stuff b4 you buy you can find some decent tools. I have one of their 40lb pressurized sand blast units.

Aug 27, 2002 | 12:35 AM

trinogt

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Can you tell me what is good/bad about that 40 lb unit you have?
Does it require just an air compressor?
Mark

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Aug 27, 2002 | 01:23 AM

Torque1st

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The unit is very simply and robustly built, with easily serviced and replaced parts. The controls are easily adjusted. It is very mobile and easily used. All I needed to use it is a good 2 real HP or 3-5 fake HP compressor. You won't get a 100% duty cycle but you have to turn the parts sometime :-) The only thing I still plan to do with it is change the location of the pressure relief valve to get it away from the grit during filling and also off the tank. I will have to buy a tee and close nipple to do it. I don't want the grit fouling the pressure relief. I will eventually need another blast hood to protect myself.